Preventive Dentistry

It’s no secret that brushing and flossing your teeth on a regular basis is an important part of your oral health. Did you know that maintaining good oral health is also an important part of your overall health? It’s true, and with preventive dental services in Edmond, OK, we can ensure your smile stays healthy for years to come.

We focus on educating our patients on the importance of good oral health. When patients take care of their teeth, it prevents damage from occurring. While many people develop common problems such as cavities, other issues can arise from those cavities if left untreated. Prevention is about understanding how one decision can impact another. If you delay having your cavity filled, the tooth can become further damaged and may require a root canal, or worse, the tooth might have to be removed. We aim to prevent that from happening as often as possible.

Our staff takes pride in providing up-to-date education and information to our patients about caring for their teeth. We take the time to ensure that our patients understand and value the importance of good oral hygiene for their overall oral health. We welcome questions from our patients at any time about how we can help them achieve the smile they’ve always dreamed about, and of course, keep their existing smile looking beautiful if they are already happy with their health.

A dental examination is the most important part of the identification process related to treatments that happen at our dental office. At your initial examination, we will review your health history, identify any concerns you have about your oral health, update necessary X-rays, and conduct a thorough evaluation of the appearance of your smile, your bite, jaw joints, chewing muscles, condition of your teeth, gums, and surrounding bone. We will also complete a cancer screening of your head, neck and mouth.

A dental exam is an important part of your oral care routine. You should make a point to visit our dental office at least twice a year, so we can examine your teeth and gums to ensure they’re healthy.

The main focus of a dental examination is to identify any issues that, while they might not be problems right now, could erupt into a dental emergency or long-term issue later on. We’ll examine your teeth and mouth for signs of infection, decay, discomfort, swelling, redness, pus, bleeding, and more. Plus, we’ll be able to talk to you about teeth alignment, crowding, spaces, and other issues that could cause problems down the road. Regular visits to our office will allow us to identify any issues that may be developing and prevent them from getting worse.